Description
A water's edge approach through double entrance gates along a sweeping driveway past original whitewashed pillars leads you to Annefield House, a home steeped in history built mid 1700's.
Immediately you are struck by a picture-perfect Victorian stone property surrounded by original Bothán style outbuildings and log barn. You would be forgiven for imagining you had arrived at a home in Provence with its woodland surrounding, a glimpse of the sea through the towering mature trees and a blanket of bluebells to complete this dreamlike setting. And if you think the setting is spectacular, wait until you experience this stunning home. Lovingly restored by its current owners thirteen years ago, the intricate attention to detail is evident in every room from the Chalon Handmade kitchen to the Ebonized wooden bun door handles. From the antique marble fireplaces and roll top baths to the Fairco sash windows and doors, as well as the multiple Aga stoves giving a cosy feel wherever you wander in this magnificent home. Reclaimed dark oak stained pine wood floors are a feature in many rooms from an old college in London while fabrics came from Kate Foreman, Cabbages and Roses and Laura Ashley. Local workmanship was uppermost in the owners' minds while restoring this beautiful home to its current glory.
The west facing stone fronted Victorian façade, complete with limestone plinths and cills, brims with colourful Clematis, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and David Auston Roses offers three entrances to the property. French doors from the limestone paved terrace lead to the kitchen/breakfast room, the heart of the home with its vaulted ceiling, Aga dual fuel cooker and an Aga freestanding woodburning stove. The original grain store is now a study with its own stairway from the Kitchen while the extensive utility/boot room gives access to a bespoke pantry, guest WC and to the rear. Through to the double ended lounge which also has a stairs to the upper level has double bay frontage and two marble fireplaces also leads on to the dining room and family room beyond. All living rooms are beautifully decorated with simple and classic Farrow and Ball cream tones with linen window dressing and reclaimed wood floors.
On the southern end, once the barn under a salt roof annex is now home to the wonderful master suite with its Cider Mill entrance door, reclaimed wood floor, extensive walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. Upstairs is equally full of character where each room has original exposed beams, where you will find three bedrooms, one exceptionally large ensuite bathroom / dressing room, a second ensuite and the family bathroom.
The garden, with its rustic stone walls and pillars, boasts an extensive display of mature trees and shrubs including Western Red Cedar, Japanese Camelia, Horse Chestnut, New Zealand Cabbage Tree, Ash, Cherry Tree, Sycamore, Clematis and Hydrangea. Close to the house you will also find vegetable beds and a fruit garden before you can wander on the extensive lawn catching glimpses of the high tide through the majestic woodland.
The Shetland pony's stable with power and water, an cottage/artist studio with shower room and WC, two large garden stores and the wood barn are incorporated in the extensive whitewashed outbuildings. Subject to planning permission, these are easily convertible to guest accommodation or for home office use.
Oysterhaven is a well renowned tranquil sheltered sea-inlet immediately to the east of Kinsale harbour. A 5 minutes stroll from Annefield House will take you to the pebble beach, a popular water sport location with sailing, kayaking and windsurfing facilities. Cosmopolitan Kinsale is only an 8 minute drive with its sheltered harbour being home to Kinsale Sailing Club, the marina in the heart of the town and it's world renowned Old Head Golf Club and many other sports and outdoor activities available. Kinsale town, known as the gourmet capital of Ireland, has a wide array of eateries now including a Michelin Star restaurant. Nohoval is the local village only 5 minutes away with local shop, pubs and restaurant.
Viewing
By appointment with
Savills Cork
+353 (21) 4271371
cork@savills.ie
Savills Country
+353 (1) 6634350
country@savills.ie Accommodation
Ground Floor -
Kitchen / Breakfast Room -
Original reclaimed wood floor, vaulted ceiling, exposed painted rafters, exposed painted walls, Chalon traditional hand painted kitchen with quartz work top, Belfast ceramic farmhouse sink with Perrin and Rowe Phoenician tap, 4-oven Aga stove with gas module with Fired Earth glazed tiled backdrop, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. The extensive island is also Chalon but with hand made wood worktop and built in prep sink and feature brass double light fitting, free standing 8kW Aga wood burning stove, double French doors to limestone terrace.
Utility / Boot Room -
Off the kitchen large utility space, exposed painted stone wall, Linehan's fitted cupboards with Belfast ceramic sink, Miele appliances, reclaimed wood floor, pitched panelled ceiling with Sheila Maid airer, barn style painted part glazed half-door with antique brass lock, cast iron restored radiator, access to rear
Pantry -
Bespoke fitted pantry with glazed entrance door
Guest Cloakroom -
Fired Earth Natural Limestone floor, cast iron restored radiator, half beaded painted panelled walls, WC, WHB
Study (upstairs) -
Original grain store, stairs from kitchen with reclaimed antique pine stained handrail, picture gable window overlooking garden
Lounge -
Large double ended sunny reception room with reclaimed wood floor, antique marble fireplace, two Aga solid fuel stoves, two bay windows, restored cast iron radiators, two Jim Lawrence classic pendants
Dining Room -
Bright west facing room with reclaimed wood floor, Jim Lawrence classic pendant
Family Room -
The perfect relaxation room with reclaimed wood floor, antique marble fireplace, solid fuel stove, Jim Lawrence classic pendant
Master Suite (1) -
Feature Cider Mill braced and beaded solid oak door, reclaimed wood floor, exposed painted stone walls
Ensuite -
Beautifully handmade Fired Earth glazed tiles to walk-in rainfall shower, Victorian style WC, WHB, recessed lighting
Walk-in Wardrobe -
Large room with extensive storage, recessed lighting
Upstairs -
Bedroom 2 -
Vaulted ceiling with exposed original wood beams, natural wool carpet, restored cast iron radiator
Ensuite / Dressing Room -
Very large room with painted timber floor, beadboard panels, cast iron radiators, free standing claw foot Victorian roll top cast iron bath, Fired Earth tiled walk-in rainfall shower, Victorian style WC, WHB
Bedroom 3 -
Large double room, original exposed beams, cast iron radiator, natural wool carpet
Family Bathroom -
Cast iron claw foot free standing roll top bath, Victorian style WC, WHB, nickel taps, cast iron restored radiator, beadboard half panelled walls, recessed lighting
Bedroom 4 -
Bright double room with natural wool carpet, original cast iron fireplace, cast iron restored radiator
Ensuite -
Fired Earth glazed tiles to walk-in rainfall shower, beadboard half panelled walls, Victorian style WC, WHB
Dressing Room -
Natural wool carpet, cast iron restored radiator, recessed lighting
Outside -
Fuel Store -
On the northern gable there is a lean to fuel store/potting shed
Artist Studio (25 sq m / 275 sq ft) -
Detached from the property at the southern end of the main house this studio has exposed stone walls, old fireplace ope, a shower room and wc and power, loft accommodation, roof lights - perfect for further renovation to a guest cottage or home office/studio. French door to rear garden
Stable -
Detached outbuilding with room for a pony or two, power and water
Garden Store -
Two large double doors, ample storage space for all garden machinery and equipment, open to rear
Log Store -
Large open fronted wood storeThe outbuildings form a beautiful sheltered gravelled courtyard with ample room for parking. Wander behind the courtyard to the northern portion of the garden with mature trees and shrubs or step on to the front lawn which leads across to the southern garden where you will encounter many mature trees, specimen shrubs and flowers along with the vegetable beds and fruit garden. From both gardens, there are views of the water but what will strike you the most is the bird song. No need for music in this garden… it is provided by nature!
Features
- Charming Victorian Farmhouse built mid 1700's
- Approx. 312 sq m / 3358 sq ft
- Secluded coastal setting
- Lovingly and sympathetically restored
- Private gardens and woodland of Approx. 5 Ac/2.025 Ha
- Original outbuildings, stable, garden store
- Log barn Aga woodburning stoves
- Air to water heat pump radiator and underfloor heating
- Private Well / Septic Tank
BER Details
BER: C3
BER No: 101286136
Energy Performance Indicator: 221.77 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator